Limerick It Summit

Tomorrow: Limerick IT Summit 2026 💡

Here’s what’s in store 👇
From ministerial welcomes and industry addresses to deep-dive panels on turning AI ideas into action, delivering AI at scale, and what AI really means for SMEs, tomorrow is all about practical transformation.

💡 Highlights include:
• Civic & Ministerial Welcome
• Dell AI insights
• “Turning AI Ideas into Action: Supports for SMEs”
• “Delivering AI at Scale: Lessons from the Field”
• “AI in the Wild: What It Really Means for SMEs”
• Startup Atlas Presentation & Awards
• Final Keynote & Closing Address
• Dedicated networking & exhibition sessions throughout With leaders from industry, government, startups, academia and enterprise all in one room, this is where connection meets innovation in the Mid West.

Limerick Innovation

𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙄𝙏 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 | 26.02.2026

• Mark O'Brien O’Brien, Founder of Talos AI Solutions | Fractional CTO Treaty Software Ireland
• Mike Cantwell, Head of Local Enterprise Office Limerick (LEO Limerick) at Limerick City and County Council
• Niall Smith, Chief Executive Officer, AlloComp | AI Infrastructure Expert
• Tim Crowe, CEO & Co-Founder, WrxFlo

FINAL 24 HOURS TO REGISTER! The countdown is officially on. This is your last chance to join the region’s leading voices in tech, policy, and innovation for a day of transformative insights. https://lnkd.in/diF9x8tY
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, 𝗩𝟵𝟰 𝗙𝗛𝟮𝟭

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦
Proudly supporting Limerick Mental Health Association and GOSHH Ireland, because innovation and community wellbeing go hand in hand.

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𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 | 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙄𝙏 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 – 𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Anthony Quigney, Senior Director, Dell Technologies Customer Solution Centers

Anthony is Senior Director with responsibility for Dell Technologies Customer Solution Centres in the EMEA and APJ regions. His organization provides Dell Technologies with capabilities to deliver technical engagements that enable customers and partners to experience, architect and validate solutions that drive the success of their business. Dell Customer Solution Centers are world class customer engagement spaces with access to the latest Dell Technologies & partner products & solutions along with a team of deep technical experts.

Outside of work, Anthony is a musician and has been a member of the renowned Irish Music group the Kilfenora Ceili Band since 1992. During his musical career he has performed all over the world including venues like Lincoln Center & Glastonbury Festival. He has numerous award winning recordings to his credit including a platinum selling album. He is also a member of the board of directors at Glór Arts Center in his home town of Ennis in Ireland.

FINAL 24 HOURS TO REGISTER! The countdown is officially on. This is your last chance to join the region’s leading voices in tech, policy, and innovation for a day of transformative insights. https://lnkd.in/diF9x8tY

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦
Proudly supporting Limerick Mental Health Association and GOSHH Ireland, because innovation and community wellbeing go hand in hand.

𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙄𝙏 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 | 26.02.2026

• Peter Wood Owner of Iridium | Leadership Consultant | Team Strategist
• Seán Golden Chief Economist & Director of Policy Limerick Chamber | Economic Research
• Christopher Barrett Barrett NDRC Regional Lead at the RDI Hub
• Dr Gillian Barry Head of Innovation & Enterprise at TUS Research, Development & Innovation

FINAL 24 HOURS TO REGISTER! The countdown is officially on. This is your last chance to join the region’s leading voices in tech, policy, and innovation for a day of transformative insights. https://lnkd.in/diF9x8tY

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, 𝗩𝟵𝟰 𝗙𝗛𝟮𝟭

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦
Proudly supporting Limerick Mental Health Association and GOSHH Ireland, because innovation and community wellbeing go hand in hand.

Introducing Our Masters of Ceremonies Karen Pappin & Christopher Heaney during the Limerick IT Summit Thursday February 26th!

🎟 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧, 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡:
https://lnkd.in/diF9x8tY

Karen Pappin: Brand Strategist, Storyteller & Summit MC | Point Zero | Limerick IT Summit | Women UnBranded

Karen Pappin returns as the MC for the Limerick IT Summit, a role she has made her own with her characteristic energy and insight. As Chief Communications Officer for Limerick IT Summit Ltd, she oversees branding and social media for the IT Summit, MidWest Tech Fest, and Startup ATLAS, ensuring a consistent and impactful voice. With over 25 years of experience through her consultancy, point zero, Karen helps businesses master brand storytelling and communicate with clarity. She is also the co-founder of Women Unbranded, a movement created alongside Cathy O’Connor to champion women over 40 in owning their personal narratives. A natural communicator, Karen is dedicated to bringing people and ideas together with confidence.

Christopher Heaney: WebDevBuilders Ltd. | Mid West Mentoring | Limerick IT Summit | Rotary International | Coachy

Christopher Heaney is the CEO of WebDevBuilders Ltd., an award-winning Irish software development and web solutions company. With a background in bespoke software, WordPress solutions, and digital transformation, Christopher specializes in helping businesses harness technology to streamline operations and scale effectively. At the Limerick IT Summit, he brings his expertise to the table, helping organizations navigate their digital transformation journeys with practical insights and real-world solutions. Beyond his technical leadership, Christopher is deeply involved in Mid West Mentoring, Rotary International, and Coachy, reflecting his passion for community empowerment and professional development. He remains dedicated to leveraging the latest innovations to create high-impact, sustainable growth for his clients.
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, 𝗩𝟵𝟰 𝗙𝗛𝟮𝟭

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦
Proudly supporting Limerick Mental Health Association and GOSHH Ireland, because innovation and community wellbeing go hand in hand.

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 Minister Frank Feighan & John Moran Mayor of Limerick during the Limerick IT Summit Thursday February 26th!

🎟 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧, 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡:
https://lnkd.in/diF9x8tY

Minister Frank Feighan: Digital Reform & Public Procurement
Frank Feighan is a Fine Gael TD for Sligo-Leitrim and the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Appointed in November 2025, he holds special responsibility for Public Procurement, Digitalisation, and eGovernment, leading initiatives to modernize Ireland’s digital infrastructure and optimize state spending. A native of Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Minister Feighan’s career is defined by legislative experience in both the Dáil and Seanad, including a prior term as Minister of State for Public Health. A former businessperson, he remains a steadfast advocate for regional development and community life, focusing on creating accessible, efficient public services for all citizens.

Mayor John Moran: Limerick’s First Directly Elected Mayor
John Moran made history in June 2024 as Ireland’s first-ever Directly Elected Mayor, leading his native Limerick into a new era of local governance. A lawyer by training with degrees from UCD and the Wharton School, he is a member of the New York Bar. Moran’s career bridges global finance and critical public service; he worked on Wall Street and with Zurich Capital Markets before serving as Secretary General of the Department of Finance during Ireland’s economic recovery. In that role, he was a key architect in managing the Troika bailout. Now, he focuses on transforming Limerick into a sustainable, inclusive city-region, leveraging his expertise in spatial planning and economic reform.

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀, 𝗩𝟵𝟰 𝗙𝗛𝟮𝟭

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦
Proudly supporting Limerick Mental Health Association and GOSHH Ireland, because innovation and community wellbeing go hand in hand.